Custodian

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Description:

To provide a high standard of cleanliness, organization, and safety throughout the Coastal Heritage Society. Responsible for ensuring multiple areas of the museum, including exhibits and public spaces are clean and well-maintained.

Responsibilities:

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Sweep and mop floors and dust furniture and scrub surfaces clean.
• Cleaning upholstery of sofa and chairs.
• Polish brass, oiling woodwork, and washing windows.
• Remove cob webs from ceilings and windows.
• Regular deep cleaning of various high traffic areas.
• Clean building by emptying trash, sweeping, vacuuming, and cleaning surfaces. Transport trash to designated collection points.
• Cleaning and trash removal of employee break areas, offices, kitchen areas, and employee bathrooms.
• Cleaning and trash removal of general public areas as well as clean and service public rest rooms with mops and disinfectants.
• Perform various laundry duties such as washing rags, mop heads used for cleaning, children’s costumes, and linens.

Inventory

• Replenish consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels) if required.
• Maintain minimum inventory levels of consumable items, chemicals, and cleaning equipment.

Exhibit Care

• Routine cleaning of exhibits and exhibit cases including exhibit rail cars under the direction of the Curator of Collections.

Special Projects and Tasks

• Some set-up/break-down of tables, chairs, and other equipment for special events.
• Carry out special event duties such as parking attendant, moving supplies, etc.

Safety

• Use cleaning solutions.
• Mix various cleaning agents.
• Identify and report possible repairs to Maintenance Department, such as replacement of light bulbs, etc.
• Open and secure building.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor in support of the Mission of Coastal Heritage Society.

Qualifications:

• High school preferred, not required.
• Previous cleaning experience preferred, not required.
• Reliability.
• Ability to understand and follow simple verbal and written instructions.
• Good attention to detail.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Physical requirements:

o The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

§ Much work of this position requires the ability to physically navigate a variety of spaces and terrain, both indoors and out, often in a dynamic space with a historical landscape.

§ Much work of this position will be standing and walking for extended periods of time up to 8 hours.

§ This position will require climbing stairs, ladders, and possibly scaffolding; lifting, carrying, and moving heavy objects (up to 50-60 pounds and occasional 70 pounds); bending, stooping, and kneeling; working in cramped or confined spaces; exposure to extreme temperatures (hot, cold, humid); dust, dirt, mold, and chemicals; and noise and vibrations.

§ Requires ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with a variety of audiences, team members, and guests.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person